The Selfie and the Domestic Selfie

SACRAMENTO (AP) — The selfie has taken on many forms in this era of COVID-19-conscious family photos and curated social media feeds. Now, a Sacramento funhouse and its owners are putting on a special pop-up for families to take their selfies and have some fun, all while benefiting a local non-profit organization.

A Russian campaign is urging women to post selfies of themselves with fake blood and bruises in support of domestic violence victims. It’s part of a push to persuade the government to pass a law against abusive partners. A series of recent abuse cases has sparked debate in Russia about the state’s role in protecting victims, and human rights activists say domestic violence is endemic in the country.

Unlike conventional headshots, which are 91视频 shot with a wide-angle lens from a standard distance, front-facing cell phone cameras allow people to get very close to their face and create a “defocus” effect that makes things nearer to the camera appear larger than they are. This effect is also known as extension distortion, which can distort a person’s nose or ears. The selfie can also produce an exaggerated chin or cheeks. It can be a way for people to make themselves look more attractive than they really are, or to present themselves in a flattering light. It can also be a way to show off a new hairstyle or makeup look, or to showcase a vacation destination or event. In addition to the social functions of selfies, they are also becoming an important form of art and expression in their own right. This book brings together a group of scholars to examine the cultural fascination with online self-imaging strategies, especially selfies. It engages with the complexities of this contemporary phenomenon through its thematic, intellectual, and historical intersections with the history of photography, art, and visual culture.